Is the future of solar bright in Pakistan?
Some may argue that a lukewarm ambition to deploy solar energy in the last decade served Pakistan well, given how drastically the cost of solar photovoltaic technology has dropped.
Same game, new moves: Digital threats to journalists in Indonesia
In step with the growth of digital media, digital-based pressures on journalists are on the rise.
Enabling our forests to help us overcome multiple crises
Forests are the largest terrestrial pool of carbon and of biodiversity, yet they are shrinking.
Japan must hasten discussions on strengthening regulations for smartphones
The paper says accelerating discussions on making regulations more concrete is a pressing task for the government.
How will the tussle between 3 ancient civilisations shape the future: Historian Wang Gungwu
The Straits Times' "Conversations on the Future" series focuses on current news and on broader, and larger, long-term issues and trends.
Twitterdom with a new king should worry us all
The role of social media for free expression is crucial in general, but especially important in countries where democracy is weakening.
Burden shouldn’t be on users to screen SMS links
The writer says both the public and private sectors must sing the same tune, and keep the message simple and consistent.
Ending deforestation by 2030: An empty promise?
The writer says, considering recent trends, it is hard to believe that deforestation will ever come under control, let alone end by 2030.
Quarantine is more than tolerable if you’re prepared: China Daily contributor
The writer proposes that having a healthy attitude and comfort items can help to make quarantine easier.
Taiwan’s fatal attractions
The writer says Taiwan should focus on strengthening a status quo that has enabled it to prosper, and it should politely decline future overtures from craven opportunists and…